Jun 26, 2016
* Kia is the new king. The revered 2016 JD Power Initial Quality Survey results were presented to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit this week with some surprising results. The annual survey measures the number of problems experienced by owners per 100 new vehicles within the first 90 days or service. For the ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2016
Volkswagen also simplifies model lineups to put the emphasis on value Golf Alltrack adds all-wheel-drive ability and rugged off-road looks to the fun-to-drive and practical Golf SportWagen Golf SportWagen receives 4Motion® all-wheel-drive option Beetle range complemented by Dune Convertible, revised Classic models, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Pay $10 Billion to U.S. Diesel Owners
Jun 24, 2016
Volkswagen will reportedly pay up to $7,000 apiece to owners of its diesel cars that were rigged to cheat U.S. emission standards under a $10 billion settlement that is scheduled to be submitted to a federal judge next week. According to The Detroit News, the payouts will go to 482,000 owners of U.S. diesel vehicles on ... Continue reading
Oh MAMA - Topless in Wisconsin By Larry Nutson
Jun 8, 2016
FIND YOUR: Perfect New Convertible Match Topless in Wisconsin By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_5551) Did that title get your attention? Well, this story is about cars. Convertible cars. Drop tops. Soft tops. Rag tops. ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2016
* There were fewer footstep in U.S. auto dealers in May. Sales dropped 6% compared to last May, totaling 1.54 million. GM was down 18%, Ford down 6%, Toyota down 10%, Honda down 5%, and Nissan down 1%. FCA was up 1%. Some speculate that production volume is too high and therefore more incentives are needed to move the ... Continue reading
The Next VW Golf is Due in 2019--Complete with New Power Technology
May 31, 2016
The family cars of the next decade will be some of the most economical mainstream cars ever built, thanks to a raft of cutting-edge technologies which are already being worked on, according to a new report by Autocar. The worldâs oldest and most respected motoring title has revealed the top five new technologies t ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - May 16-22, 2016: Subaru, Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen, RAM, Itasca, Forest River
May 23, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading
U.S. International Trade Commission Votes to Investigate Patent Infringement by VW, Audi, Porsche
May 18, 2016
BALTIMOREâPaice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute a formal investigation of Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche based on Paiceâs complaint of infringement of Paiceâs hybrid vehicle patents. An of ... Continue reading
"Time-Warp" Love Bug Ready For New Owner After 42 Years
May 16, 2016
A 42 year old Volkswagen Beetle, that has covered just 90 km, has been discovered in time warp condition and will be sold at Silverstone Auctionsâ Classic Race Aarhus Auction in Denmark on 28th and 29th May. LONDON - May 16, 2016: Unique is a word often used incorrectly, but in the case of this 1974 Beetle, it is ... Continue reading
Small Cars Big Savings - SUV Craze Stokes Small-Car Deals
May 12, 2016
Washington DC May 12, 2016; The Detroit News reports that with many Americans rushing to buy trucks and SUVs, there are good deals to be had on cars, especially smaller models. In April, supplies of small cars on dealer lots grew to the highest level in seven years. Automakers are resorting to discounts and sweetened l ... Continue reading
International Automakers in America: Building More Than Cars
May 12, 2016
Washington DC May 12, 2016; The growth of international automakers and dealers in the U.S. is an American success story. It's a story about American jobs and the profound economic impact of a $73 billion investment in the U.S. economy. It's also about providing American consumers with an abundance of vehicle choices th ... Continue reading
Scania Delivers 51 Biodiesel An Vegetable Oil Hybrid Buses to Madrid
May 12, 2016
SÃDERTÃLJE, SwedenâIn a major commercial breakthrough, Scania will in June start delivering 51 hybridised Scania Citywide buses to Madrid. These complete buses feature cost saving and emission educing hybrid technology that meets the EU suburban and short distance Class II regulations. âWe are delighted ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Near Fix for 3.0-liter TDI Diesels
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016âVolkswagen is said to be near a fix for its emissions-failing 3.0-liter Audi and Porsche V6 diesels in about 85,000 vehicles in the U.S., according to a report from Automotive News. A few final details and reviewing test results to ensure reliability of a software upgrade are the focus of the ongoing ... Continue reading
May 7, 2016
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (May 4, 2016) â Production of Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) is expected to reach more than 70,000 vehicles annually by 2027, as more automotive OEMs bring FCEVs to market, according to a new FCEV report from IHS Automotive, part of IHS, Inc. . The report takes a holistic vie ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Amarok Pick-Up Adds Six-Cylinder Engine Version
May 3, 2016
HANOVER, Germany - May 2, 2016: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is raising the bar, with its premium pick-up, the Amarok, set to gain a bigger âheartâ and enhance its performance potential, thanks to the latest generation of Volkswagen V6 engines. Drivers of the Amarok can look forward in future to an addition ... Continue reading
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